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Rush Springs

Oklahoma · 1,020 residents (2025 est.) · 1.162 sq mi
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Rush Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,700. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,299
+2%since 2000
from 1,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,118 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
−11%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,020 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9421K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rush Springs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,125
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,078 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,119
+105%since 2000
from $10,803 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+5%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+17%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(82)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(1,046)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.9%(167)
Diversity Score41.3%(537)
Diversity Score
41
+546%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
+29.9 ptssince 2017
from 47.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rush Springs, Oklahoma?

Rush Springs, Oklahoma has about 1,299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rush Springs, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Rush Springs, Oklahoma earns about $45,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rush Springs, Oklahoma expensive?

In Rush Springs, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $85,700, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Rush Springs, Oklahoma?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rush Springs, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rush Springs, Oklahoma?

About 25.6% of people in Rush Springs, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rush Springs, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Rush Springs, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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